Industry: B2B
Sector: Manufacturing Parts
Platform: Magento

B2B Supplier Cut 50% Subscription Cost Switching from Algolia to ConversionBox

50%

Reduction in Annual Subscription Costs

22%

Increase in Product Searches Leading to Add-to-Cart

30%

Faster Time-to-Quote from Improved Part Discovery

The Challenge

B2B Search Woes: Expensive Algolia & Inefficient Product Discovery

A leading B2B supplier of precision manufacturing parts was facing major friction in product search and customer conversion. Their existing setup with Algolia was costly and complex, and they failed to support the unique discovery needs of B2B buyers. Engineers and procurement teams struggled to find the right parts quickly, leading to delays, lost quotes, and rising subscription costs that no longer justified the value.

Key Challenges Faced

Sky-High Subscription Costs
Algolia’s tiered pricing model was increasingly unaffordable with growing catalog and search needs.
Complex Search Experience
Technical buyers found it difficult to locate parts based on specifications, compatibility, or application, slowing down the buyer journey.
Low Add-to-Cart Rates
Product searches were not translating to cart actions, hinting at poor relevancy and engagement in results.
Sluggish Time-to-Quote
Sales and procurement teams wasted time manually identifying parts due to a weak discovery flow, hurting customer experience.

The Solution

ConversionBox Streamlined Their Search Experience & Boosted Buyer Action

To overcome these roadblocks, they migrated from Algolia to ConversionBox, unlocking a smarter, faster, and more cost-effective product discovery experience. ConversionBox’s AI-driven search and recommendation engine was tailored to serve B2B search intent, supporting deep filters, spec-based navigation, and high-speed results that actually drove conversions.

Key Improvements with ConversionBox

50% Lower Annual Subscription Cost
Switching from Algolia to ConversionBox slashed their search tech spend by half, without sacrificing performance.
22% More Add-to-Cart Actions from Search
ConversionBox delivered more relevant results, nudging technical buyers toward confident purchasing decisions.
30% Faster Time-to-Quote
Smart search filters by spec, material, and part category allowed procurement teams to respond to RFQs quicker than ever.
B2B-Tuned Search Intent Mapping
ConversionBox understood the technical context of user queries, showing exact-match parts, even with vague or spec-heavy searches.
Intelligent Autosuggestions & Recommendations
Real-time recommendations helped reduce dead ends and guided buyers toward the right parts within seconds.

Result

50% Reduction in Annual Subscription Costs
22% Increase in Product Searches Leading to Add-to-Cart
30% Faster Time-to-Quote from Improved Part Discovery
After switching to ConversionBox, the B2B supplier cut costs, accelerated their quoting process, and turned product search into an actual revenue driver. ConversionBox didn’t just replace Algolia; it gave them a discovery engine built for the real world of B2B selling.

Make Every Search Count with ConversionBox

Cut costs, boost conversions, and make product discovery effortless. ConversionBox helped them reduce search spend by 50% and convert more buyers faster and smarter. Book your demo now and unlock high-performance search that delivers results.